2009 Press Room Archives
What has everything from fireworks, pageantry, and jalapeños galore.. to street parties, a Jamboozie and much more? You guessed it.. it’s the 113th Washington’s Birthday CelebrationTM an opportunity for everyone to experience more than 30 fun-filled days.. an international celebration at its best! This year the events under the WBCATM umbrella will consist of parades, pageants, concerts, a carnival, a children’s fun fest, plenty of tasty food, and much more. Our Association is directly responsible for several events on our calendar and the remaining events fall under the direction of Affiliate Organizations. Make plans to attend “The Celebration with Something for Everyone” today!
2009 Anheuser Busch Washington's Birthday Parade WINNERS' LIST
2009 WBCA ANHEUSER-BUSCH PARADETheme: “Red, White, Blue and Green”Trophy Winners Best Dance Squad: High School Division: J.W. Nixon High School Commercial Division: Diana Rendon Best Cheerleading Unit: High School Division: United ...2009 IBC Youth Parade Under the Stars WINNERS' LIST
2009 IBC Youth Parade Under the StarsTheme: “Red, White, Blue and Green”Trophy Winners Best Dance Squad: Elementary Division: Ryan ElementaryMiddle School Division: Trautmann MiddleHigh School Division: JW ...
Noche Mexicana: Señor & Señora Internacional Honorees Unveiled
LAREDO, TX (February 5, 2009) -- Mexico's TV Azteca Executive Director, Paty Chapoy and Laredo’s own Francisco Cigarroa, a medical doctor and University of Texas ...
Official Line-Up for Comedy Jam for George Announced
LAREDO, TX (February 3, 2009) -- Laredo Little Theatre officials have confirmed the official line-up of performers for this year’s WBCA Comedy Jam for George. ...
Matinee Mexicano To Feature First-Ever Mariachi Group Stand-off
LAREDO, TX (February 3, 2009) – For the first time in the history of the Washington’s Birthday Celebration, local and international mariachi bands will go ...WBCA Invites State Officials to the 112th Celebration
AUSTIN, TX (January 28, 2009) - The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) visited the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, to formally extend an invitation ...
Jalapeño Festival Entertainment Line-up Announced
***Friday’s Entertainment Line-up – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: • Mick Cruz and Diamond Back (Country) • Nothing More (Alternative Rock) • Aloha Dave & The Tourists (Beach Music, Reggae, Rock) GAME: Tug Of War!!! ***Saturday's Headliner: INTOCABLE!!! Opening Band -- Adrian Perez Y Origen (Tejano) -Miss Jalapeño 2009 -Some Like it Hot Recipe Contest -Jalapeño Eating Contest **GAMES: • Land Raft Race • Tricycle Race • Jaw-lapeño Race • International Waiter’s Race • Jalapeño Egg Toss And MUCH MORE!...WBCA Names Parade Marshals for 2009
LAREDO, TX (December 30, 2008) – The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association has selected outstanding community individuals to lead two of the Washington’s Birthday Celebration’s most ...